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Regional - The Japan Times - 55 minutes ago

SoftBank chases actual revenue with OpenAI in corporate Japan

SoftBank Corp. and Open AI are said to be still fine-tuning the products the two companies are co-developing for Japanese enterprises.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 hours ago

Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite U.S. tariffs'

The firm's share price fell by as much as 5% in Tokyo, however, as the new guidance fell short of market estimates.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 hours ago

Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite the impact of U.S. tariffs'

The firm's share price fell by as much as 5% in Tokyo, however, as the new guidance fell short of market estimates.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

GSDF deployed to Akita Prefecture amid rise in bear attacks

Troops will assist in the setting up of traps in the prefecture, though they are not permitted to help cull the bears themselves.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive

Elsewhere, a titanic duel between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference saw the Chicago Bulls fight back from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Game 7 of World Series draws highest ratings since 2017

Fox Sports revealed that 27.3 million viewers across the United States tuned into the championship decider.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Takaichi sticks to script in second day of grilling in parliament

The prime minister remained elusive in her answers, much to the chagrin of the opposition.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

ChatGPT nickname and Trump tariffs nominated for Japan’s buzzword of 2025

Words and phrases related to the election of Japan’s first female prime minister and the country’s bear problem also made the list of nominations.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

Bear threat casts shadow over autumn outdoor activities

Twelve people have been killed by bears this fiscal year, and 108 have been attacked in Japan as of the end of September both the highest figures on record.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

What Chinese leaders really think of Trump

The Chinese view is that we are entering a prolonged phase of counter-globalization.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Search for alternate funding after gas tax abolition to be delayed one year

Abolishing the provisional gasoline tax, which the ruling and opposition parties formally agreed to scrap on Dec. 31, is expected to generate a revenue drop of about ¥1.5 trillion.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch

There are potential superstars and immense talent to be found up and down the banzuke.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch right now

There are potential superstars and immense talent to be found up and down the banzuke.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Sabalenka to take on Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' match

Sabalenka will face Kyrgios in a modern rendition of tennis icon Billie Jean King's 1973 showdown with fellow American Bobby Riggs

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

U.S. government shutdown becomes longest in history

The shutdown tops the 35-day record from Trump’s first term, as his administration warned of holiday air-travel chaos and threatened Americans’ benefits.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

Kalmaegi death toll climbs to 66 as Philippine survivors confront destruction

Residents in the hardest-hit province of Cebu are confronting the devastation the typhoon has left behind: homes reduced to rubble, debris-filled streets and lives upended.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

At least seven dead after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire

Seven, including all three aboard the aircraft, were killed, while 11 others on the ground were injured.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

At least seven dead after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky and erupts into ball of fire

Seven, including all three aboard the aircraft, were killed, while 11 others on the ground were injured.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

The human cost of Xiaomi’s rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs

Staff across China’s tech sector complain they spend all their time at the office, with several saying that overwork is prevalent in many top firms.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

BOJ minutes highlight caution rooted in Japan’s deflationary era

The minutes shed light on the discussions surrounding policy at the September meeting, when Gov. Kazuo Ueda faced for the first time two votes against keeping rates on hold.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Jets accelerate rebuild in epic NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts sent two first-round picks to the Jets for Pro Bowl cornerback Sauce Gardner on Tuesday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term

The elections offered a barometer of how Americans are responding to Trump's nine months in office while also serving as a test of differing Democratic campaign playbooks.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Padres ace Yu Darvish to miss 2026 MLB season after elbow surgery

The 39-year-old right-hander holds the record for the most strikeouts in MLB by a Japanese pitcher.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Private credit dealmakers face years of heavy lifting in Japan

Building deal flow will require time and education as Japanese borrowers grow familiar with how private debt works and what it can offer.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

What the U.S.-China summit means for Japan

China’s willingness to weaponize commercial dependencies rather than projecting strength exposed the fragility of its economic statecraft.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, capping meteoric rise

Defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, Mamdani becomes the first Muslim mayor of the largest city in the U.S.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

U.S.-North Korea summit may be held in spring, South's spy agency tells lawmaker

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly called for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his trip to South Korea last week, but Kim did not respond to his overtures.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Gaza not getting enough tents and food as winter approaches

Aid agencies say supplies are still far short nearly four weeks into a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Mori Trust CEO seeks foreign partners for condo hotels in Japan

The company wants to launch condos that can be rented out like hotel rooms, as it seeks to profit from the nation’s tourism boom.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Another court finds July Upper House poll held in unconstitutional state

The Matsue branch of the Hiroshima High Court ruled that the July election was held in a “state of unconstitutionality” due to vote-value disparities of up to 3.13 times.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Japanese firms boost support for workers with disabilities

Most public programs prioritize job placement for those with disabilities, leaving gaps in ongoing workplace support that analysts say is crucial for long-term employment.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Japan’s Nikkei 225 slumps 4%, led by losses in tech sector

Chip-related stocks faced strong selling pressure following overnight falls in U.S. high-tech shares, amid growing caution over recent sharp gains in AI-related equities.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

The Toyota buyout is a major test for Japan’s reforms

A letter signed by two dozen investors addressed "widespread concern” about the plan to buy out Toyota Industries Corp., also known as TICO.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

U.S. Steel says Japanese ownership to unlock $3 billion in value

Nippon Steel had acquired U.S. Steel for $14.1 billion in June, and agreed to invest $11 billion in the Pittsburgh-based company by 2028.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Trump's military use in other countries tests his MAGA base

The move is prompting an outcry among some mainstream Republicans and even some of his most ardent supporters.

Regional - The Japan Times - 11 hours ago

NYC to decide if a socialist will run the capital of capitalism

Who New Yorkers pick to be their mayor could shape Democrats’ 2026 midterm strategy to retake the U.S. House of Representatives.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

Japan to deploy ground-based long-range missiles at four sites

The Defense Ministry plans to field ground-launched missiles in Hokkaido, as well as Shizuoka, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Myanmar scam hub sweep triggers fraudster recruitment rush

Online scam hubs have mushroomed across Southeast Asia, draining victims of billions of dollars annually in elaborate romance and crypto cons.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Brazil's Lula promises 'COP of Truth' as U.N. warns of dangerously high emissions

Despite three decades of global negotiations, countries will not prevent warming from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius the main goal of the Paris Agreement brokered a decade ago.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Australian spy chief says 'state sanctioned trolls' sowing social discord

Australia faces a trend seen across Western democracies of declining trust and rising disinformation.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

U.S. Space Force develops new weapons to jam Chinese satellites

The new systems are intended to counter what U.S. military officials are saying is a growing Chinese space-based threat against U.S. forces.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Reeling from earthquakes, Afghans fear coming winter

Survivors of a powerful earthquake that turned homes into rubble are now wondering where they can they find shelter from pouring rain and cold temperatures.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

JIP co-leader refuses to resign over ¥21 million payment to secretary’s firm

Fumitake Fujita defended his payment to his secretary’s firm, saying there was nothing illegal about placing orders for printing services.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Dick Cheney, powerful former U.S. vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

Cheney died Monday night from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Dick Cheney, powerful former U.S. vice president who pushed for Iraq War, dies at 84

Cheney died Monday night from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

H₂O giant Suntory explores advancing with hydrogen

The beverage giant Suntory Holdings Ltd., together with nine other companies and Yamanashi Prefecture, held a ceremony on Oct. 11 to mark the start of a demonstration experiment at a large-scale power-to-gas (P2G) system for using renewable electricity to produce hydrogen fuel at Green Hydrogen Park Hakushu.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Takaichi leads first ministerial meeting on policies regarding foreign residents

The government envisions a tougher crackdown on visa overstayers, as well as on foreign residents who fail to pay social insurance premiums.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Takaichi eyes economic growth plan by next summer

A newly established government panel has been tasked with mapping out a growth plan for 17 key sectors, including AI, chips and defense.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan's flu season began in September, earlier than usual amid tourism surge

Basic measures such as washing hands, wearing masks in crowds and frequent ventilation are effective in preventing infection.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Nintendo now expects to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles by March

The company reported an operating profit of ¥88.25 billion and revenue of ¥527.2 billion in the September quarter, both beating a consensus of analyst estimates.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hegseth says ‘flexibility’ needed for U.S. forces in South Korea

The U.S. defense secretary hinted that U.S. troops stationed in South Korea could be used in the event of a “regional contingency.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Mitsui OSK Lines sees India as a shipping hub

India can become a hub for international shipping, serving as a base for exports to Africa and the Middle East, said the managing director of the company's Indian arm.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Takaichi defends choices for government posts in first debate with Noda

CDP leader Yoshihiko Noda lambasted the prime minister's decision to appoint LDP lawmakers involved in the slush fund scandal to government posts.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Takaichi defends choices for Cabinet posts in first debate with Noda

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda lambasted the prime minister's decision to appoint LDP lawmakers involved in the slush fund scandal to Cabinet posts.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Tokushima company develops bear repellent spray amid record attack numbers

The spray is a rare domestic product in a market dominated by imported options.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Fukushima town eases entry restrictions in contaminated areas

Following the easing of the restrictions, residents can enter their homes without permission, though they are not permitted to stay overnight.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Takaichi’s balancing act: Supporting Taiwan and stabilizing China ties

Sanae Takaichi has appeared to allay fears of a more hawkish approach to Beijing, but her open support for deepening ties with Taiwan could complicate the relationships.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Mizuho's CEO says he sees policy tailwinds from Takaichi and BOJ

Masahiro Kihara said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had "good vision," referring to her policy initiatives, while the central bank has "room for another hike or two.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Huge new mine in Guinea with Chinese backing set to upend world iron ore market

The Simandou deposit is the world’s largest untapped seam of iron ore, with estimated reserves of at least 3 billion tons.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan confirms third bird flu outbreak of season

A total of 630,000 egg-laying chickens at a poultry farm in Niigata will be culled.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Why Japan like the U.S. needs Central Asia

The C5 Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan concerns Japan more directly than seems immediately obvious.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Pining for Pinochet: How crime fanned nostalgia for Chile’s dictator

Polls are showing Chileans clamoring for order and authoritarianism, with many expressing fondness for the dictatorship of late general Augusto Pinochet.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trees, targets and trillions: What’s on the agenda at COP30?

This year’s U.N. climate summit promises to be symbolic, marking a decade since the Paris Agreement and taking place in the environmentally vulnerable Amazon.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. Marine held on suspicion of assaulting restaurant worker in Okinawa

The warrant officer is suspected of pressing his hand against the neck of a restaurant employee and causing abrasions on a Naha street at around 4 a.m. on Monday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

From 1973 to 2025: A Japanese American skater’s long ride to recognition

At 66, Judi Oyama would be considered a senior citizen by Japan’s official standards, but nothing about her life fits that description.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Goldman sees no immediate intervention risk as yen nears 155

The currency weakened further after BOJ held rates steady last week, with little guidance offered on future hikes.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Goldman and BofA see no immediate intervention risk as yen nears 155

The yen weakened further after BOJ held rates steady last week, with little guidance offered on future hikes.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hokusai-themed opera 'The Great Wave' to premiere in Scotland

The opera is the latest work by London-based composer Dai Fujikura and is a joint production with Scotland's Scottish Opera.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The U.S. had the spotlight. China stole the show.

Xi’s diplomacy rests on the idea that China represents a "non-Western form of modernization.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Whiplash: How Trump's threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities

Trump's announcements in the past week on everything from nuclear testing to Nigeria have caught many off guard.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

North Korea says former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam dies

Kim, the face of Pyongyang's diplomacy for decades and the only person outside of the ruling family dynasty to serve as North Korea's nominal head of state, was 97.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Gaza's psychological trauma brings large numbers to seek help

Two years of intense Israeli bombardment and repeated military incursions, along with widespread homelessness and hunger, have affected all 2.3 million inhabitants.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The top U.S. Court can't stop all of Trump's tariffs. Deal with it, officials say.

Under one legal authority or another, Trump's tariffs are expected to stay in place long-term.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The top U.S. court can't stop all of Trump's tariffs. Deal with it, officials say.

Under one legal authority or another, Trump's tariffs are expected to stay in place long-term.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Takeda’s dengue vaccine shows long-lasting protection

The results bolster confidence in Takeda’s two-dose regimen, especially as countries grapple with record dengue outbreaks fueled by climate change.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The big lie behind Trump’s Venezuela strikes

This display of military power is intended to serve as political spectacle. The danger is that that it could escalate into an unwinnable, open-ended conflict.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The future of drones is policing, not delivering packages

The ability to provide live, aerial views at the fraction of the cost of a helicopter also makes drones useful for law enforcement and firefighters.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

China to extend visa exemption for Japanese visitors

Under the program, travelers are allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa for tourism or business.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Rybakina downs Swiatek to enter semis at WTA Finals

World No. 2 Swiatek made 36 unforced errors in the last two sets while Rybakina made 17.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan’s $132 billion borrowing binge reshapes global credit

Underscoring the unprecedented shift onto the global stage, annual overseas note issuance is on course to exceed debt sales in yen for the first time ever.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Hunger monitor confirms famine in Darfur's al-Fashir and one other city

The finding is the first time the U.N.-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has determined that the cities are in famine.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Djokovic confirmed for ATP Finals, says Italian federation boss

The ATP Finals is the traditional season-closer, bringing together the eight best players of the year.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Scotland bids to end 32-test winless streak against All Blacks

Rugby union superpower New Zealand has won 30 of the 32 tests between the two countries spanning 117 years. The other two were draws.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Israel arrests former top army lawyer over leaked abuse video

The case began in August 2024 when Israel's Channel 12 broadcast footage from a military base that appeared to show soldiers doing "acts of violence" against a detainee.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. wants U.N. sanctions on seven vessels over North Korea exports

A U.S. official said the seven vessels have illegally exported North Korean coal and iron ore to China, which could earn Pyongyang hundreds of millions of dollars a year.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Ohtani teases 'three-peat' as Dodgers parade draws Los Angeles crowds

Blue and white confetti showered fans as players rode by atop double-decker buses.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. to pay reduced food aid benefits, but warns of weeks or months delay

SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, lapsed for the first time ever on November 1 during the federal shutdown.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Ex-cybersecurity staffers charged with moonlighting as hackers

Three cybersecurity employees spent years launching ransomware attacks to extort millions of dollars from victims around the U.S., prosecutors alleged.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle ‘inequality emergency’

The taskforce established by South Africa’s president says that wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Hackers and crime rings are teaming up to steal cargo, cyber firm says

Such crimes can create massive disruptions to supply chains and cost companies billions, with criminals stealing everything from energy drinks to electronics.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

The second life of Japan's net cafes

Once symbols of urban solitude, these spaces are finding new purpose as coworking hubs for a changing, wired generation.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Kansai Electric will soon begin survey for new nuclear reactor, sources say

The survey will mark the first concrete move toward nuclear reactor construction in Japan since the 2011 meltdowns at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' Fukushima No. 1 plant.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Canadian teen sensation Mboko makes top-20 debut in rookie season

Ranked 350th in the world this time last year, Mboko stormed into the top 20 for the first time when the list was updated on Monday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Suns contain Victor Wembanyama to deal Spurs first loss of season

The Suns built a 31-point lead in the third quarter while throttling Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who finished with nine points.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Tokyo’s coolest neighborhood? There isn’t one.

Tokyo can’t be reduced to a single trendy suburb: What’s appealing is precisely the incongruity of its locales.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Takaichi says she told North Korea of desire for summit with Kim

The new Japanese leader’s remarks echo those of her predecessors and come as time runs out for families of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Police say 1999 killing of Nagoya housewife most likely premeditated

Police in Aichi believe a woman arrested last week over the killing of a 32-year-old housewife had attacked her immediately after she opened her front door.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

JIP co-leader Fumitake Fujita to stop using secretary’s firm

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, said he would stop placing orders with his secretary’s company following a report of dubious spending.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii recognized in Japan autumn honors

The government released a list of 3,963 people recognized for this year’s autumn honors on Monday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Seemingly conscious artificial intelligence is coming soon

The more that AI is built explicitly to resemble people, the farther it will have strayed from its true potential as a source of human empowerment.